memory_batch_create_records · Awslabs Valkey MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What memory_batch_create_records does on Awslabs Valkey

AI agents use memory_batch_create_records to create or update resources in Awslabs Valkey — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Awslabs Valkey environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why memory_batch_create_records needs a policy

The tool performs write operations that create multiple records in Valkey/MemoryDB, which is reversible (records can be deleted or updated). This falls under Write category rather than Execute because it directly targets data creation without triggering arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'memory_batch_create_records' indicates batch creation of records in a memory database (ElastiCache/Valkey). The 'batch_create' verb suggests multiple write operations that modify data.

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Verdict

memory_batch_create_records Rate-limited

memory_batch_create_records stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "memory_batch_create_records": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memory_batch_create_records_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about memory_batch_create_records

What does the memory_batch_create_records tool do? +

memory_batch_create_records. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Awslabs Valkey MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_batch_create_records? +

Register the Awslabs Valkey MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_batch_create_records: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Awslabs Valkey. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memory_batch_create_records? +

memory_batch_create_records is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit memory_batch_create_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the memory_batch_create_records rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block memory_batch_create_records completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for memory_batch_create_records. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides memory_batch_create_records? +

memory_batch_create_records is provided by the Awslabs Valkey MCP server (awslabs.valkey-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.